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Mary Isaac’s remarks are “regrettable and unjustified”– government
Civil Service Association (CSA) Mary Isaac The government has responded to comments made by recently re-elected President of the Civil Service Association (CSA) Mary Isaac who has criticised the...
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Spice and splendor mark the official opening celebration of Sandals LaSource...
From Left to Right – Adam Stewart, CEO of Sandals Resorts International (SRI), Peter Fraser, General Manager of Sandals LaSource Grenada, Joseph Cinque, President of the American Academy of Hospitality...
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Increased taxation on Barbadian goods in effect as St. Lucia remains firm
Minister Hippolyte The imposition of a 70-per cent taxation on Barbadian goods entering these shores took effective yesterday, May, 1, 2014, and despite the uproar from Barbados, the St. Lucian...
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Axcel marks two years in St. Lucia with major expansion
PRESS RELEASE - Axcel Finance continues to stamp its dominance as the leading microfinance provider in Saint Lucia and the Eastern Caribbean. Axcel Finance CEO, Sam Rosenberg, disclosed that the...
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Sandals LaSource Grenada receives Six Stars
Sandals Chairman Gordon ‘Butch’ Steward and CEO Adam Stewart along with other notable officials showcase the coveted Six Star award from the The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences (AAHS) awarded...
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Trade unions explore ways government can prevent possible salary cuts
Monrose. Amid speculation that government could move to retrench a large number of public servants or cut salaries across the board by five percent, Trade Unionist and President of the Saint Lucia...
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Costing and pricing workshops offered to SMEs
PRESS RELEASE - The St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture in conjunction with the St. Lucia Youth Business Trust is once again offering to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises on...
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Organisers laud “impressive start” of Investment Forum
Egbert Perry. Photo credit: investstlucia.com. The widely anticipated Saint Lucia Investment Forum got off to an impressive start Sunday, May 4 with keynote speaker Egbert Perry delivering a most...
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“UNJUSTIFIED MOVE”– CSA head speaks on possible salary cut
Mary Isaac. The Civil Service Association (CSA) was the only trade union movement on the island that was not present for a recent meeting with government officials, called to discuss the fiscal...
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BOSL in harmony with St. Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival
Maria Fowell, Senior Manager – Marketing ECFH with Director of Tourism – Louis Lewis (at St. Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival Launch). PRESS RELEASE - For the 18th consecutive year, the ECFH Group is...
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Power of caring brought to the St. Benedict Centre
Generation Dept. at St. Bernard Centre. PRESS RELEASE - Five employees from the St Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) Generation Department recently performed an act of charity at the St...
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NWU strongly objects to 5% wage cut
PRESS RELEASE - The National Workers Union (NWU) strongly objects to the inclusion of non-establishment, town and village councils, daily and hourly paid workers employed with government in any...
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PRIME MINISTER: VAT on utilities can help, but economy is too fragile
PM Anthony. PRESS RELEASE - Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Dr. Kenny D. Anthony said the option to cure the deficit by raising more revenue by imposing VAT on electricity and water would place...
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Statistics on economic performance indicate deficit will rise without wage...
Reginald Darius, Permanent Secretary in Ministry of Finance presented statistics on the island’s economic performance at a press briefing today. Government is exploring other measures to curb public...
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SLTB announces Ultra Luxe Festival Pavillion The Gold Standard of Festival...
PRESS RELEASE – As festival excitement reaches fever pitch, the Saint Lucia Tourist Board has announced the staging of Gold Pass, the ultra luxe Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival component. Produced...
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CIBC FirtCaribbean invites customers to Talk to Me Tuesdays!
Vieux Fort Branch Manager Lester Wilson speaks with a customer. PRESS RELEASE - Tuesday, May 6 saw the commencement of CIBC FirstCaribbean’s highly interactive customer outreach programme – Talk to Me...
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$75M needed to improve country’s financial standing
Prime Minister Kenny Anthony. *SNO photo. The prime minister has announced that his administration will address the country’s fiscal deficit by reducing spending, with or without the consensus of...
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PM tone downs fear over impact on investment in real estate
PM Anthony. *Gov’t press secretary photo. Prime Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony has responded to concerns that housing could become more expensive for locals after information that several realtors...
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Prime minister presents budget speech later
PRESS RELEASE - The 2014/2015 Budget Statement will be presented by Prime Minister Dr. Kenny D. Anthony today, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 5 p.m. This policy statement follows the Debate on the Estimates...
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Tax relief for business sector
PRESS RELEASE - The Government of Saint Lucia will deliver on a campaign promise to reduce corporate tax. This move will allow corporations to have additional funds for further investment and will...
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